Laurence Bunker is the President of Western Timber Frame, a company dedicated to making beautiful, high-quality timber frame structures accessible to businesses and homeowners across the country. With over 16 years of hands-on experience in the industry, Laurence brings deep expertise in timber frame design, engineering, and business leadership. At the heart of everything he does is a genuine belief that the right space — whether a sweeping commercial timber structure, a breathtaking interior, or a stunning outdoor living area — has the power to transform how people live, gather, and connect. That passion drives every project he touches, from large-scale commercial builds to custom residential timber frame creations.
Areas of Expertise
Commercial Timber Frame Structures
Interior & Exterior Timber Projects
Custom Pergolas, Pavilions & Outdoor Structures
Residential Timber Frame Design
Business Leadership & Operations
DIY Timber Frame Solutions
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20 Winning Pavilions, Pergolas, Gazebos, Arbors & Awnings
The pavilion and pergolas feature Champion beam end profiles, Classic knee braces, finished in a premium high grade UV protective Rich Cordoba timber stain. The DIY pergola kit features Classic knee braces, Roosevelt Step beam end profiles, Tear Drop decorative keystones, finished in a premium high grade UV protective Rich Cordoba timber stain.
20 Five-Star Arbors Pergolas Gazebos: Full Wrap Roof
As you will see in the 20 installed DIY pergola kits pictured below, a FullWrap™ around roof can add some dynamically pleasing beauty to an already stunning five-star architectural masterpiece. This DIY pergola kit features the Roosevelt Step beam end profiles with custom cantilevered radius FullWrap roof that extends and extra three to four feet for additional shade.
Timber Wise – Dry Rot Questions & Answer Series
They seem to continue on like apologues such as birds will abandon their babies if you touch them leaving your scent; even though it has been proven that birds do not smell and will not abandon a baby bird so readily; or old wavy windows are wavy because the glass is liquid and flows down over the course of time when in fact glass is a solid amorphous; old glass didn’t become wavy over time, it was like that when it was new. Wet rot can only happen by actual contact and if it is cut out the timber kept dry will not be affected any further.
Luxury Cabana Living — Book, Rent or Easy Build Your Own
Hotel Cabana Some hotels have poolside cabanas equipped with a safe for personal belongings, television, refrigerator, scented towels, sunglasses, fruit, snacks, cooled drinks. Teri Mullins, Kentucky #BuildDIYPavilionKit #DIYPavilionKit A backyard cabana can extend your outdoor living time, creating an inviting area to gather year-round with family and friends.
Are Gabled Roofs the Best Type of Covering for Open-Air Shelters?
The primary reason for NOT using unsightly brackets , nails , glue , or lag hangers is that it creates a stronger resilience against wind pressure . Japan is known for its intermittent heavy rainfalls, tropical storms, and seismic instability, yet pagodas were traditionally constructed from stone; which did not survive well.
